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This needs to become Stephenson's team

It's clear that Lance is without question our best player at creating their own shot. This is a player that ignites his teammates. Tonight, Lance sparked a run that pushed our lead to 17pts. He was then quickly and stupidly subbed out of the game, and we lost all of our momentum. It seems like whenever he is playing with the starters, he rarely gets the ball. There was one play in the fourth quarter where George Hill ignored Lance completely while he was wide open. When the game is on the line, we like to go to Hill and George from the perimeter. I'm not so sure I'm at all comfortable with Paul George getting touches on all these critical possessions because he turns it over way too much. Lance has proven himself in a limited role, that he deserves to be a much bigger part of the offense

Last edited by Pacergeek; 11-23-2012 at 11:42 PM.

Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

I understand when we need good defense, but when it's offense or energy Lance needs to be in there.

It was really unfortunate that the refs bought Ginobili's flop that got Lance t'd up. We pulled Lance right after that and things started going downhill.

Our team is pretty emotional, meaning they play well when they're revved up. Lance is pretty key to that, even when he gets out of control. I'd say that's his biggest impact this year, because we're a pretty flatlined team right now.

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

I understand when we need good defense, but when it's offense or energy Lance needs to be in there.

It was really unfortunate that the refs bought Ginobili's flop that got Lance t'd up. We pulled Lance right after that and things started going downhill.

Our team is pretty emotional, meaning they play well when they're revved up. Lance is pretty key to that, even when he gets out of control. I'd say that's his biggest impact this year, because we're a pretty flatlined team right now.

Even if Manu hadn't flopped I don't understand a tech there at all. Only thing I can think of is Lance had been jawing to the guy or something and said the magic word/s.

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Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

I get what you're saying, and I by no means intend to mock you. What this team needs is a go to player, especially in crunch time. What so many fans did not realize was Granger's identity as 'the man'. It was Danny who received the ball at crunch time and Danny who gave this time swagger. Without Danny there is no wag in our swag, just a lot of sag.

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

I get what you're saying, and I by no means intend to mock you. What this team needs is a go to player, especially in crunch time. What so many fans did not realize was Granger's identity as 'the man'. It was Danny who received the ball at crunch time and Danny who gave this time swagger. Without Danny there is no wag in our swag, just a lot of sag.

Agreed on Danny, but Danny isn't available and this team lacks the ability to create shots and it does not have anyone with PG skills not named Lance Stephenson. This is coming from a former Lance basher...who cannot deny the truth.

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

I think people (including myself) underestimated how much he could improve. I think we bought his nickname, Born Ready. When he wasn't ready out of the gate we said AHHH! Dude does not have it.

But again, we assumed too much with him. Lance has made adjustments. Adjustments along with a commitment that I did not think he had. I always knew he had the flash, but he looks like he is capable of playing under control (in his own way) while being effective...maybe very effective. It's time to hand the keys over and see how the young man can drive. Let George Hill zip around and play SG for the rest of the year..and maybe accept bullet passes from #1. If it's not working, revert back and hope Danny is available in 2013.

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

Very true. I had the same thoughts. But given his off court record, I have forgiven and forgot that. He has a clean slate in my book...

I don't want to rehash the whole thing and I hope it doesn't become that, but I more or less agree, I guess. He's been nothing but a model citizen and pro far as we know in his time here since then so I'm willing to evaluate him based on nothing but his on floor merits. And they're very good and he should not be sitting for Sam Young, and I like Young.

Re: This needs to become Stephenson's team

We've got a long way before it becomes Lance's team. He's still working on getting a 2nd or 3rd link for his leash.

I'm trying to figure out why he's still on the leash when guys like Paul and Green constantly break plays and get sloppy with the ball and never get punished for it. Lance has nearly a 2:1 assist to turnover ratio (should be higher if teammates weren't broke), he's taking care of the ball. He's almost too careful with the ball trying to play within the system. Even when he does break a play and do something off the cuff he's the only guy on the team that can make it work.